2009
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Welcome to the National Capital Region of the National Park
Service. All concerts are free except where noted and open to the public. Information
is subject to change. Please watch for updates. Rain may cancel some
performances. An electronic version of this document can be obtained via the
World Wide Web at www.nps.gov/ncro. For
further information, please contact Toni Braxton in the Office of Communication
at 202-619-7222.
Please watch for update and show listings
MAY
MILLENNIUM
STAGE
6
p.m., Daily
Free
performances every night and no tickets are required. Take Metro to the Foggy
Bottom/GWU station and ride the free
NETHERLANDS
CARILLON CONCERTS
2:00-4:00
p.m., May2-30
On the
grounds of the carillon at route 50 and the George Washington Memorial parkway,
Arlington, VA.
Every Saturday afternoon in May guest
artist play the 50-bell carillon which was given to the U.S. in appreciation
for the liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945, during World War II. During the
month of May their will be a special concert May 5th and May 25.
Visitors are welcome to go up in the tower to watch the carillonneur perform
and view the city of Washington and other surrounding features. For further
information call 703-289-2500/2552 or visit our web site for concert listings
at www.nps.gov/gwmp. Carillon concerts
are presented by outstanding carillonneurs on Saturdays and national holidays
from May through September. During concerts, visitors are welcome to climb the
tower to watch the carillonneur perform and view the city of Washington and
other surrounding features.
"TWILIGHT TATTOO"
7:15 p.m.,
Wednesdays, May 6, 13 20, 27; June 3, 10, 24; and July 1
Historic Fort
McNair, 4th and Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC
Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long sunset military pageant that
features Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), troop, and
ceremonial units: The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, The U.S. Army Drill Team;
The U.S. Army Blues, a soloist from The U.S. Army Chorus, and members of The
U.S. Army Band Downrange. This performance is free and open to the public.
Bleacher seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. For more
information about group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District
of Washington at (202) 685-2888. For more information, including event dates
and locations, visit: http://www.mdw.army.mil/tlt/tlt.htm
"FRIDAY EVENING PARADES"
8:45 p.m., Friday
evenings, May 8 - August 28
Marine Barracks, 8th
& I Streets SE, Washington, DC
The Evening Parade, held every Friday
evening during the summer. Come out to enjoy a concert by the U.S.
Marine Band, Silent Drill Team &Bugle Corps. Reservations must be made in
writing three weeks in advance to: The adjutant, Marine Barracks, 8th
& Eye Streets, SE, Washington, D.C. 20390-5000. (Unclaimed seating will be
available at 8:15 p.m. for non-tickets holders). General public seating is
available starting at 8 p.m. You may park at Washington Navy Yard and take the
shuttle to parade. For information call 202-433-6060.
WOLF TRAP SUMMER CONCERTS
May 22 –September
6
Wolf Trap National
Park for the Performing Arts, 1649 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Visit where the arts come out to play. Visit www.wolftrap.org for schedule updates and
artist information. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872. No refunds or cancellations allowed. Wolf
Trap National Park provides a stunning natural setting, open venue.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
8:00 -9:30 p.m.,
Sunday, May 24 (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
West lawn, U.S.
Capitol, Washington, D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra performs the first of three outdoor
holiday concerts. The concert is free and is broadcast LIVE on PBS. Memorial
Day is a day to remember the sacrifices made by so many … and a day for
healing. On the eve of Memorial Day, come out and enjoy the National Memorial
Day Concert, a deeply moving and reverential tribute to the men and women who
have given so much to preserve America’s freedoms. The program is co-hosted for the fourth year
by Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise (CSI:New York) and Tony Award
winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who
have dedicated themselves to veteran's causes and supporting our troops in
active service. Joining co-hosts Sinise
and Mantegna is an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical
artists including: distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell USA
(Ret.); two-time Academy Award-winning actress Dianne Wiest; singer Katharine
McPhee (American Idol); country music superstar Trace Adkins;
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell; celebrated
Broadway star Colm Wilkinson (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera); acclaimed opera
star Denyce Graves; classical music superstar Lang Lang; and
Grammy-nominated violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie in performance with the
National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Erich
Kunzel, recipient of the National Medal of Arts. The U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff are also participating
in the event along with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus,
The Soldiers Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters,
the Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military
District of Washington, D.C. Free event, no tickets required
MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT AT THE U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL
12:30
p.m., Monday, May 25
U.S.
Navy Memorial, Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 9th Street, Washington, DC
The
United States Navy Band performs an outdoor concert at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
JUNE
MILLENNIUM
STAGE
6 p.m.,
Daily
Free
performances every night and no tickets are required. Take Metro to the Foggy
Bottom/GWU station and ride the free
2009
MILITARY BAND PERFORMANCES
8
p.m., June 1 -August 31
U.S.
Capitol (West Front) (No concerts July 3-6 due to the rehearsal schedule
for the “Capitol Fourth”)
Monday-----------U.S.
Navy Band
Tuesday-----------U.S.
Air Force Band
Wednesday------U.S.
Marine Band
Thursday----------NO
CONCERTS
Friday--------------U.S.
Army Band
8 p.m., June 4 -
August 27
Sylvan Theatre, National Mall, monument grounds
Thursday-----------U.S. Marine Band
For
information Army Band (703)-696-3718, Marine Band (202) 433-4011, Navy Band
(202)433-2525, Air Force Band (202)767-5658. Weather cancellations call
202-895-5060.
NAVY BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
8
p.m., Tuesdays, June 2-August 25
U.S.
Navy Memorial, 7th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
The
United States Navy Band and its specialty groups will perform at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
For information call 202-737-2300. All
concerts are FREE and open to the public.
NETHERLANDS CARILLON CONCERTS
6:00-8:00
p.m., June 6-27
On the
grounds of the carillon at route 50 and the George Washington Memorial parkway,
Arlington, VA.
Every Saturday evening in June guest artist play
the 50-bell carillon which was given to the U.S. in appreciation for the
liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945, during World War II. Visitors are welcome
to go up in the tower to watch the carillonneur perform and view the city of
Washington and other surrounding features. For further information call
703-289-2500/2552or visit our web site for concert listings at www.nps.gov/gwmp.
SUNSET PARADE AT THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL
7:00
p.m., Tuesdays, June 9-August 11
U.S.
Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Arlington, VA
A one
hour performance, the Sunset Parade features the music of "The
Commandant's Own", The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and
precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. There are no public
parking spaces available at the Memorial grounds on Parade evenings. Guests may
park at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors' Center. Ride a free shuttle
bus service from the visitor center to the war memorial grounds from 5:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. before the parade and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. following the
parade OR you can take the Metro to Arlington
Cemetery (blue line). For additional information call 202-433-6060. Inclement weather call will be made at 6:45
p.m. please call 202-433-6060.
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CARTER BARRON AMPHITHEATRE 2009 SUMMER CONCERTS Your theatre
under the stars
Carter Barron Amphitheatre Park Headquarters: 202-895-6000 Concert Information Line: 202-426-0486 http://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/cbarron.htm Advance tickets available at 202-397-7328 www.ticketmaster.com Carter Barron Box Office open day of the performance, Noon – 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20 + $3.25 service charge. Due to the unpredictable nature of outdoor events, we are unable to exchange or refund tickets. The Washington Post shows require tickets, Tickets are distributed on the day of performance at the Carter Barron Box Office. beginning at Noon and The Washington Post 1150 15th St, NW beginning at 8:30 a.m. 4 per adult. Please call 202-426-0486 for the latest information! Carter Barron Amphitheatre is handicap accessible with assistance. No photography, recording devices, metal cans, glass bottles, alcohol, hard coolers, picnic baskets or pets are permitted within the Amphitheatre. Ample free parking is available; please respect our neighbors and our park. Shows listed below: June 12 Washington Post Weekend’s Weekend Latin Night: Orchesta La Roman, Joe
Falero and the DC Latin Jazz All Stars and
Orquesta La Leyenda
7:30pm, free with tickets June 13 Ledisi with Kenny Lattimore and
Kyonté & 24 Sevn
7:30pm, $24 June 19 Washington Post Weekend’s Weekend Reggae Night:
S.T.O.R.M., Proverbs, Ras Abel & Tesfa and Ras Lidj & Deep Band 7:30pm, free with tickets June 20 Mandrill with Plunky and Oneness and
The Impressarios
7:30pm, $24 June 26 Washington Post Weekend’s Weekend Ska Night: The Pietasters, Lionize and The
Players Band
7:30pm, free with tickets June 27 The Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett and The Softones 7:30pm, $24 July 10 Washington Post Weekend’s Weekend Neo Soul
Night: Fertile Ground,
Wayna, Deborah Bond and Tamika Jones 7:30pm, free with
tickets July 11 Ashford & Simpson with Al Johnson 7:30pm, $24 July 17 Washington Area Music
Association Jam in the Park: Tribute to Patsy
Cline and Emmylou Harris 7:30pm, free, no tickets
required July 18 Joe with Chico DeBarge and Be’la Dona 7:30pm, $24 July 24 DC Youth Orchestra 7:30pm, free, no
tickets required July 25 Ohio Players with SOS Band and “Mousey” Thompson and the James Brown
Experience 7:30pm, $24 July 26 Blues Alley Youth Orchestra 7:30pm, free, no
tickets required August 15 Metro D.C. Dances Aysha Upchurch /
Life, Rhythm, Move Project, City Dance II, DCypher Dance
Collective, Furia Flamenca, Shang Dance Productions and Urban
Artistry. 7:30pm, free, no tickets required August 16 Joint Service Jazz: U.S. Army Blues, U.S. Navy Commodores, U.S. Air Force
Airmen of Note 7:30pm, free, no
tickets required August 21 Boney James with
Grainger 7:30pm, $24 August 28 5th Annual Poetry in the Park Festival 7:30pm, free, no
tickets required September 5 DC Blues Society 21st Annual Blues Festival:
Teeny Tucker, Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Eddie Turner, Michael Hill &
The Blues Mob, Billy Thompson & Friends, Capital Blues
Ensemble & MORE! 12:00 noon, free, no
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FORT
HUNT CONCERT SERIES
7-8:00
p.m., Sundays, June 21- August 9
Fort
Hunt Park, outdoor stage in Area A- Approx. 6 miles south of Old Town
Alexandria, along George Washington Memorial Parkway
Do you
enjoy the sultry sounds of jazz, the rhythm of rock, or the fun of folk? If so,
you'll find something for everyone at the Fort Hunt Concert Series this summer!
The concerts, free and open to the public, will be held on Sundays during
summer from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park in Virginia. Bring a picnic and chair or blanket and enjoy the entertainment. In
case of rain, the concerts will be held under the pavilion in Area A. Fort Hunt
Park is located approximately 6 miles south of Old Town Alexandria, along the
George Washington Memorial Parkway. Plenty of free parking is available. For more information, please call (703) 289-2500, 2553 or 2551 for
updated information.
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SUMMER CONCERT AT
OXON COVE PARK
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 28
Oxon Cove Park is located
at 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD
The National
Park Service is pleased to announce a free
concert by the famous Moonlighter. The concert celebrates the beginning of the
summer season. Visitors are encouraged to bring the entire family and friends,
make a picnic on a blanket, or bring your lawn chairs to enjoy a great
afternoon of music. Light refreshments will be available for purchase during
the concert. For further information,
please call the farm directly at 301-839-1176 or visit us on the web at www.nps.gov/oxhi. Free parking is available onsite.
JULY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT AT THE NAVY MEMORIAL
12:30
p.m., Friday, July 3
U.S.
Navy Memorial, Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 9th Street, Washington, DC
The
United States Navy Band and the "Sea Chanters" chorus perform an
outdoor concert at the Navy Memorial. For information call 202-737-2300.
A CAPITOL FOURTH CONCERT
8:00
p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009
7:30
U.S.
Capitol, West Lawn, Washington, D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra
performs the second of three outdoor holiday concerts on the U.S. Capitol west
lawn. This 90-minute concert will be broadcast
live nationally on both PBS and NPR-member stations. The concert is free and is presented
by the National Park Service and its producer, Capital Concerts, Inc. The
concert will be capped off by a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s
“1812Overture,” complete with live cannon fire. Jimmy
Smits will return to host America’s biggest birthday party and for the first time ever, Barry Manilow, will open and close the
broadcast with a stirring medley of hits and patriotic classics along with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington.
Joining him are the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha
Franklin; international pop sensation Natasha
Bedingfield; the Tony and Grammy Award-winning cast of Jersey Boys ; multi-Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein; and acclaimed
classical pianist Andrew von Oeyen. The concert will also feature unrivaled
musical performances with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction
of America’s prince of pops Erich Kunzel. As a
special treat for the entire family, Elmo,
Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and more of the SESAME STREET gang will be on hand to
celebrate America’s 233rd birthday.
ANTIETAM INDEPENDENCE DAY SYMPHONY CONCERT
7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, July 4
Antietam
National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD
Join the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for their annual Salute to
Independence Concert. Come out and enjoy an evening of patriotic music for a
special Independence Day celebration followed by fireworks. The concert is
free. Call the park for further information, 301-432-5124.
NETHERLANDS CARILLON CONCERTS
6:00-8:00
p.m., July 4-25
On the
grounds of the carillon at route 50 and the George Washington Memorial parkway,
Arlington, VA.
Every
Saturday evening in July guest artist play the 50-bell carillon which was given
to the U.S. in appreciation for the liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945,
during World War II. During the month of
July there will be special Saturday afternoon concert from 2-4 p.m. in honor of
July 4th, Independence Day.
Visitors are welcome to go up in the tower to watch the carillonneur
perform and view the city of Washington and other surrounding features. For
further information call 703-289-2500/2552 or visit our web site for concert
listings at www.nps.gov/gwmp
FORT
DUPONT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
8
p.m., Saturdays nights July 18-August22
Fort
Dupont Park, Minnesota Ave. and Randle Circle, SE, Washington, DC
Free
Concerts- Some of the finest musical entertainment to be found in the
Washington DC area will appear at Fort Dupont Park. Concerts will be held on
Saturday evenings. The shows are performed rain or shine. Bring blankets
or folding chairs, and a picnic dinner, and enjoy the sounds. No vending, glass
containers, illegal substances and weapons of any kind, video recorders,
alcohol or grills are prohibited. For further information call 202-426-5961 or
202-619-7222.
July 18
ORIGINAL “P” Featuring Fuzzy Haskins and Grady Thomas
Opening: Ken Staton and the James Brown Review
July 25
RAY, GOODMAN & BROWN
Opening: “Pookie Hudson’s”
Spaniels
August 1
“WPFW” NIGHT with Blue Magic and
Force MD’S & The Legends Review
August 8
ROSE ROYCE
Opening: Julia Nixon
August 15
MOTHER’S
FINEST
Opening: Derek McKeith
featuring Alyson Williams
August 22
SURPRISE GUESTS TBA!!!
Opening: Jazzy Blu
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AUGUST |
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PERSHING OWN- "The 1812 OVERTURE"
8 p.m., Tuesday,
August 18
Washington
Monument grounds, Sylvan Theatre, 15th and Constitution Ave. NW
Join the United States Army Band for a special rendition of
Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture ". The performance will conclude with a
spectacular cannon salute with The Old Guard's Presidential Salute Battery.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call
703-696-3718 or visit our web at www.army.mil/armyband.
SEPTEMBER
NATIONAL SYMPHONY LABOR DAY CONCERT
8 p.m., Sunday,
September 6, 2009
West lawn, U.S.
Capitol, Washington, D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra performs the last of three outdoor
holiday concerts. The concert is free.
Watch for details.
LABOR DAY CONCERT AT THE NAVY MEMORIAL
12:30
p.m., Monday, September 7
U.S.
Navy Memorial, Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 9th Street, Washington, DC
The
United States Navy Band and the "Sea Chanters" chorus perform an
outdoor concert at the Navy Memorial. For information call 202-737-2300.
Last updated:
5/21/2009
